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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539.71, 2,310.33 and 615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,539.71, 2,310.33 and 615.92 is: 924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,539.71 : 2,310.33 = 615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,539.71/2,310.33 = 615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,539.71x = 2,310.33 × 615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,539.71x = 1,422,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,966.90/1,539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.18

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